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Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

VU course code:SBHS |CRICOS:084878F |Level of study:Undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$16,700

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

Overview

Follow your passion for sport into the health and fitness or sport-management fields with Victoria University's Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management.

VU is a leader in sport education. In our double degree, you’ll develop high-level expertise in human movement, exercise supervision, physical recreation programming, and sport management.

We have over 200 partnerships with sport venues, sporting clubs, local government authorities, and public-health and education groups. Through these partnerships, you’ll learn from the best, and gain invaluable work experience.

You’ll graduate job-ready to work in many areas of sport and fitness. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to manage major sporting events, sporting facilities, aquatic and recreation centres, professional sport organisations, and gyms.

Careers options include:

exercise and sport science
rehabilitation
community fitness and health
personal training
community sport development
planning for sport and active recreation
consulting and research in sport participation.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate conceptual understandings of strategic planning, operational management, fitness assessments, training and conditioning needs, program design, service delivery, performance evaluation, and relevant business and exercise science principles, with advanced specialist knowledge within the discipline of sport, exercise, and active recreation;

Critically analyse theoretical and technical knowledge in diverse contexts, and adapt and apply related skills to the effective management of sport and active recreation services and the professional delivery of exercise, fitness and conditioning programs;

Critically review and apply information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems related to the management and delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation services in contemporary settings;

Exhibit professional judgement, ethical standards, and social sensitivity by adapting knowledge and managerial skills to make decisions, either individually or collaboratively, that provide inclusive, sustainable, and culturally relevant sport, exercise, and active recreation experiences;

Communicate a coherent and independent exposition of industry knowledge and operational skills in both oral and written form to a range of audiences;

Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals with a view to implementing creative strategies to promote lifelong learning, and establishing pathways for the attainment of further professional development and educational training;

Apply personal and interpersonal competencies, work-group skills, and leadership abilities to the effective management of sport and active recreation enterprises, and the professional delivery of exercise, fitness and conditioning programs. This will be done while also accommodating the divergent and complex cultures of Australia and other regions around the world; and

Contribute to the organisation and delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation programs with personal accountability, integrity, and social responsibility for outcomes, and do it through dynamic 21st Century work-teams that use resources efficiently, provide high levels of participant satisfaction, and deliver widespread social utility.
: Take advantage of our position as #7 in the world for sport science , thanks to our ground-breaking research, world-class facilities and partnerships with some of the world’s top sporting clubs.

Studying at VU means you’ll benefit from all of the opportunities that come with our elite status – learning from academics who are connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies and accessing our cutting-edge sport-science equipment.
: The College of Sport, Health and Engineering has a $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility at Footscray Park.

Our 29 new labs are fitted with the latest technology and equipment. They are used by professional sports team and community organisations. Facilities include biomechanics, biochemistry, and exercise physiology labs, and our Altitude Hotel.

Learn from expert staff, including researchers in the Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) . Our research in sports science achieved ‘well above world standard’ in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.
: We offer placement programs during your degree which give you invaluable work experience and industry contacts.

You’ll complete a compulsory 70-hour placement in second year and/or a 140-hour placement in the final year of your degree.

Placements are hosted by 350 different organisations in the following fields:

sport and exercise science

sport management

sport coaching

recreation

outdoor education.

Our Career Development & Employability program is designed to help you choose your career direction, and to teach you to market yourself.
: We have over 200 partnerships and affiliations with peak sporting bodies, professional and community sporting clubs, and public-health and education groups.

Partner organisations offer work placements and contacts within the industry.

They include these top sporting institutions:

AFL

Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Rebels

Hockey Victoria

Cricket Victoria

Western Bulldogs Football Club

Coburg Football Club

Western Jets Football Club

Greyhound Racing Victoria

Football Federation Victoria

Richmond Football Club

Victorian Institute of Sport.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®, where you complete one subject at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several at once.

Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your future career.

You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.

Learn more about the VU Block Model®

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You’ll find information about any pathways to higher qualifications that may be available to you after completing this course under the ‘careers’ section of this page.

Find out more about pathways at VU.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only
: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Diploma of Sport

SEDA Group, Australia | 96 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study .

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies.

Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure for the course you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.

calculate your credit

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses , and our commitment to admissions transparency . Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management, students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points First Year Core units
48 credit points Core units
96 credit points Sport Science (Human Movement) Professional Core units
96 credit points Major studies from the approved list
48 credit points Minor studies from the approved list

Students who commenced in 2014, 2015 and 2016, must successfully complete any combination of 4 units from the following eight Sport Management College Core units:

SSM1101 Introduction to Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1102 Foundations of Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1103 Management Principles for Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1104 Community Building for Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1201 Marketing for Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1202 Financial Management for Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1203 Human Resources for Sport and Active Recreation
SSM1204 Ethics and Integrity Management in Sport and Active Recreation

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

On graduation, you’ll be ready to work as a manager, administrator, sport scientist, and exercise/physical activity programmer in the following areas: